Increased use of micro-fulfillment centers and more efficient vehicles and routing can reduce carbon emissions by 25% in urban environments, according to Accenture.
Rockford International Airport is fast becoming an air cargo hub. Amazon and UPS have big operations there, and construction is underway to increase capacity for freighters and storage for new customers.
A Canadian National freight train derailed at an intersection with a West Chicago commuter line. Service remained disrupted early Monday afternoon.
Canadian cross-border trucking and logistics company Titanium Transportation Group gains global access to key freight networks in Chicago with the latest U.S. brokerage office.
Truckers will hit heavy snowfall and gusty winds this weekend from Iowa to Pennsylvania (with forecast video).
Freight volumes have exploded out of southern California over the past two years. Is this pattern sustainable?
A rideshare drivers union that has helped push up wages and benefits for gig economy workers in New York City has expanded to Chicago.
The short line operator is working with local economic development commissions to develop rail-ready sites for industrial use.
When it comes to airports and cargo, bigger isn’t always better. Shippers are finding the benefits of airports that fly under the radar.
Mark-It Express Logistics is expanding again, acquiring 20-truck carrier Sava Transportation, as it looks to build a national name for itself in the intermodal business.
As protests over the death of George Floyd expand nationwide, road closures and safety concerns are starting to impact freight movements and put the lives of truck drivers at risk
Late season winter weather heading to northern Rockies tonight, possibly Midwest Friday.
“We expect that more shippers will shift from just-in-time supply chains to just-in-case supply chains,” U.S. CEO Mark McCullough said.
Container equipment shortage exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic stresses upper-Midwest soybean exporter trying to fill his springtime customer orders to Asia.
A foot of snow possible in the Chicago metro area.
The layoffs close a chapter of freight brokerage in Chattanooga.
Chicago company nearly doubles its size with “likely the first acquisition of several.”
It’s helpful for new brokerages to study the staying power of brokerages like ITG, especially in volatile markets.
Over the past two and a half years, Uber Freight, the freight brokerage division of Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER), has already proven itself capable in two key areas for young technology companies: growing revenue fast and shipping new products at a rapid clip. Powerloop’s trailer pool, the continuous moves Uber Freight calls “bundles,” international versions […]
In order to compete with other industries, carriers need to offer drivers a way to get what they are looking for out of the job, whether that is home time, upward career movement or ownership opportunity.
